
Description of infer (verb) to form an opinion; to conclude; to surmise; to derive
Samples of infer From the broad outline he supplied it was easy to infer that the applicant knew a great deal about trains.
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Description of loiter (verb) to spend time aimlessly; to idle
Samples of loiter Many teenagers loiter around the mall when there is nothing else to do.
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Description of equivocation (noun) purposely misleading statement; prevarication
Samples of equivocation The equivocations by the man sent the search team looking in the wrong direction.
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Description of acerbic (adjective) tasting sour; harsh in language or temper; bitter
Samples of acerbic Too much Bay Leaf will make the eggplant acerbic. The baby's mouth puckered when she was given the acerbic medicine. The columnist's acerbic comments about the First Lady drew a strong denunciation from the President.
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Description of derogatory (adjective) belittling; uncomplimentary; scornful; disparaging
Samples of derogatory He was upset because his annual review was full of derogatory comments.
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Description of foster (verb) to encourage; to nurture; to support; to care for; to raise
Samples of foster A good practice routine fosters success. After the severe storm the gardener fostered many of his plants back to health.
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Description of complaisance (noun) quality of being agreeable or eager to please; acquiescence; graciousness
Samples of complaisance The complaisance of the new assistant made it easy for the managers to give him a lot of work without worrying that he may complain.
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Description of amiable (adjective) friendly; genial; pleasant
Samples of amiable The newcomer picked the most amiable person to sit next to during the meeting.
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Description of benefactor (noun) person who helps others; donor; patron; sponsor
Samples of benefactor An anonymous benefactor donated USD 10,000 to the children's hospital.
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Description of deride (verb) to laugh at with contempt; to mock; to sneer; to ridicule
Samples of deride No matter what he said, he was derided. It is impolite to deride someone even if you dislike him.
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